Part Time

Permanent

Winchester

Posted 7 days ago

£30,603 – £33,996 per annum (full time equivalent)

Closing date: Sunday 9 August 2026

About The Role
We are looking for a confident, self‑starting Transport Planner to join our friendly and committed Traffic & Transport Team. This is a wide-ranging and rewarding role offering a high degree of independence, professional autonomy, and the chance to help shape transport policy and services across the Winchester district.

Key Responsibilities

Provide transport policy advice for major development areas

Liaise with Hampshire County Council on transport proposals and policy matters and represent the council as required

Work collaboratively with City and County engineers to promote and implement transport and environmental schemes

Advise developers and applicants on transport assessments and supporting information

Monitor the effectiveness of transport policies and recommend changes where needed

Work with stakeholders including transport operators and voluntary organisations in the management of public or community transport schemes where required

Support the council’s cleaner/greener ambitions by promoting low‑carbon/sustainable transport and supporting the council’s Carbon Neutrality Action Plan

Draft letters, reports and policies, manage transport budgets as required

Represent the council at public meetings to advise on transport matters

Inspect transport systems, including active travel routes, for compliance and hazards

Other Duties

Supervise Winchester’s Park & Ride service, including

Working closely with bus operators to ensure high quality service delivery

Carrying out site inspections and monitoring performance

Managing the service’s finances, including securing government grants

Leading the procurement of the next Park & Ride operating contract (tendering, bid evaluation,



contract award)

Contribute to the development of transport policies and strategies, supporting work on

The Winchester District Local Plan

The City of Winchester Movement Strategy (WMS)

Joint County/District transport initiatives

Transport/Parking policy and wider transport related Council projects

LGR alignment with adjoining cluster councils

About You

Qualified to degree standard in an appropriate discipline

Confident, proactive, reliable and able to work independently

Skilled in transport planning, policy, and partnership working

Comfortable managing contracts, procurement processes, and service performance

Able to communicate effectively with operators, developers, councillors, and the public, presenting the council’s position calmly and authoritatively when required

Awareness of changes in the industry, including sustainable travel, bus technology and government directives

Full driving licence is essential; local knowledge of the Winchester area is a significant advantage

Benefits

Employer‑paid health cash plan

Cycle‑to‑Work and Car Benefit salary‑sacrifice schemes

Competitive annual leave per year

Essential car user allowance

Flexible working arrangements

13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)

Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave

Free parking

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted membership at the two leisure centres in the district

Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme

Employee retail and shopping discounts

Season Ticket Loans

Excellent working environment

Support for continuous professional development

Contact
For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Darren Lewis, Head of Engineering, on 01962 848571.

To apply for this job, please visit https://accesspeople.accessacloud.com/.

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